Inlays / Onlays

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Inlays and onlays are dental restorations used to repair back teeth that have suffered damage or decay. Inlays and onlays can also be used to restore teeth that are chipped or cracked if the damage is not substantial enough to require a crown.

Inlays are used to treat teeth that have damage on the cusps, or top projections, while onlays are used to treat teeth that have damage extending to more than one cusp. Whether you require inlays or onlays depends on where your specific tooth decay is located.

Porcelain inlays and onlays are more durable than metal alternatives and more pleasing to the eye since they resemble natural teeth in look and feel. Besides offering more resistant and aesthetically pleasing results than metal fillings, the customized nature of porcelain inlays and onlays allows Dr. Naini to bond them to the tooth surface, adding structural integrity and preventing bacteria from entering and forming decay.

Porcelain inlays and onlays have many benefits, including:

  • Helping to reduce or eliminate tooth sensitivity and eventual tooth loss
  • The use of porcelain makes the inlays/onlays virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth
  • By saving decayed or damages teeth, inlays/onlays prevent more extensive dental work later on down the road
  • The structure of porcelain inlays/onlays strengthens teeth by up to 75%
  • Porcelain inlays/onlays are more durable than conventional fillings
  • Porcelain inlays/onlays do not expand or contract in response to temperature changes the way metal fillings do. This makes porcelain inlays/onlays less likely to weaken or fracture
  • Porcelain inlays/onlays require less tooth reduction in the placement procedure than conventional metal fillings
  • Porcelain inlays/onlays offer a much brighter, healthier, and natural smile than metal fillings

Dr. Naini has years of experience using porcelain inlays and onlays to treat damaged teeth, as well as using porcelain inlays and onlays to replace metal fillings for those patients wanting a brighter, more natural smile.

"Dr. Naini is an incredible dentist who truly cares about her patients. She and the staff at Aesthetic Dental Spa go above and beyond to put patients at ease and provide exceptional service. She is a highly skilled and innovative dentist who is genuine and compassionate. I highly recommend Dr. Naini and the team at Aesthetic Dental Spa!"


– Big hugs, Christy

If you would like to find out what porcelain inlays and onlays can do for your smile, please visit our commonly asked questions page and contact us today to schedule a consultation. Dr. Naini has been improving the smiles of patients in for Tyson's Corner, Vienna, Reston, Oakton, Herndon, Great Falls, McLean, Greenway, Potomac, Falls Church, Fairfax, Dunn Loring, Arlington, Annandale, Alexandria, and Cabin John, and Washington D.C. for over ten years.

Cosmetic dentistry –
it truly is something worth smiling about!

Alex M. Naini, DDS
Aesthetic Dental Spa
703.827.8270
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